Four Charged in Boat and Cash Seizure
BVI Platinum News
Updated: June 06, 2011 1:55 pm AST
Published: June 04, 2011 9:31 am AST
Photo Credit: BVI Platinum News
Police have formally charged four persons in connection with the cash seized onboard a vessel which landed around 10:20 pm on Friday in the area of Road Reef.

The four persons, David Hodge, 35 years of Road Town; Chaim Todman, 31 years of Johnsons Ghut; Elvis Thomas, 49 years of Sea Cows Bay and Preta Karran, 22 years, a Guyanese national residing in Long Bush, were all charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine to another.

Hodge, Todman and Thomas were charged with landing in the Territory without leave from an Immigration Officer and failing to declare monies. The captain, Chaim Todman was also charged with knowingly assisting persons to land in the Territory.

Over $225,000 was seized in the operation.

Superintendent of the Crime Division, Alwyn James commended officers for their excellent work in this operation. "Timing and effective execution was paramount in making this operation a success. These officers did the job and did it well," he said.

They are expected to appear in court this week.

Commissioner of Her Majesty's Customs, Wade Smith had told BVI Platinum News that there were no records that the monies were declared and no record that customs officials were notified of the vessel coming in.

Senior officials also said that initial information suggests that the men were returning from St. Thomas.
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Why is it that people always like to condem people that grew up in the church or attend church? "WE all have Sinned, and Come Short." Read the good Book. Stop judging, it could happen to YOU!!!!!
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Yeah well shame on those etc. Etc. And church person etc. Etc. Yadda yadda. Just make sure not a dime is missing, not a single dime, we got projects to complete and bills to pay. So gave it to the Treasury to hold in lieu of continueing investigation. We will lend it to the court when trial comes... more
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Wow!!!!! Dave!!!!! Really!?!?!?! Big church man like you mix up in this thing!?!?! These so called christians on here need to stop defending you because there is no excuse for what you did. We all kno the devil likes company but you of all ppl should kno that when the devil comes calling you... more
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That powerful dollar will bring you down if you mistreat it. Stay away from the unknown.
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well done RVIP
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Where are the photo's. We don't know some people by their names.Once people are arested and charged the police need to display photo's so that the public can know who to be aware of. For example someone might be previously arrested for burglary or atempted robbery and out on bail etc. You mite... more
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Your 2 nosy why you want to see pics......
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poor preta...
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sucks for Preta..she going back Guyana!
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